The police said Mr. Khan was recovering in the hospital after an intruder attacked him. He sustained a major injury to his spinal cord, a doctor said.

The knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai home this week has reignited concern about the threats faced by Bollywood stars in the city. Mumbai, still referred to as Bombay by many around the globe,

Doctors of Lilavati Hospital said the actor is recovering well and expected to be discharged in two to three days.